Liquid starch v Spray Starch
02-15-2019, 08:49 AM
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When I do Freezer paper applique I use a washable glue stick to turn the seam allowances under/over the FP.
Easy Peasy ~ IMO.
I put a piece of scrap paper (like a torn out magazine page underneath my work area and just smear a dab of glue on the SA and turn it. Sometimes I rolled/pinch with my fingers, and sometimes I use a toothpick or stiletto to smooth out the turned SA before it goes dry. I originally took a class on Invisible Machine Applique and the instructor recommended Uhu glue sticks and the above method.
I tried the starch method, but just preferred the glue stick. Hope you find a method you like. =)
Good Luck!!
Donna MC
Easy Peasy ~ IMO.
I put a piece of scrap paper (like a torn out magazine page underneath my work area and just smear a dab of glue on the SA and turn it. Sometimes I rolled/pinch with my fingers, and sometimes I use a toothpick or stiletto to smooth out the turned SA before it goes dry. I originally took a class on Invisible Machine Applique and the instructor recommended Uhu glue sticks and the above method.
I tried the starch method, but just preferred the glue stick. Hope you find a method you like. =)
Good Luck!!
Donna MC
02-15-2019, 10:10 AM
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Thank you so much for starting this thread. I had not heard of this method (new to hand applique) and went to Mr. Google for more info. I found this very well written blog with many pictures that explained the procedure very clearly.
http://alamosaquilter.blogspot.com/2...que-photo.html
Hmmmm....I think need to get a cat! ;D
http://alamosaquilter.blogspot.com/2...que-photo.html
Hmmmm....I think need to get a cat! ;D
This is an awesome tutuorial! I am so going to try that with my next applique project! Now can't wait to explore the rest of the blog. Thanks!
02-15-2019, 11:41 AM
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Thanks for all the tips everyone. I assumed spray starch was the same but wasn’t sure (I had intended to spray into the lid). I also had absolutely no idea about vodka so that is something worth bearing in mind.
I will consider the glue method as I use glue for EPP but wanted something a little ‘cleaner’
I will consider the glue method as I use glue for EPP but wanted something a little ‘cleaner’
02-16-2019, 07:15 AM
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02-19-2019, 10:16 AM
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Just getting this, my computer has been down a few days. Do you know anyone in the US military? They used to use starch in the big jugs quite a bit, especially the Marines. You might be able to get one of them to purchase for you from the military PX.
02-26-2019, 01:48 AM
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Thankyou... I don't know who first came up with the idea that there is starch in vodka but clearly they weren't paying attention in Chemistry class when they studied distillation nor in Biology class when they studied fermentation!
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